WHY TWITTER??? Connect with others and take control of your Personal Professional Development
Create your account on www.twitter.com and follow 5 people just to get started (you can "unfollow" them later if you wish):
@jantechnj
@VernonTwpSD
@JackieTechCoach
@AngelaMaiers
@teachingwthsoul
What's a Hashtag? #
Hashtags are keywords or topics you're interested in. People include a hashtag in their tweets to reach more people. What are your interests? What hashtags will you follow?
There is also an index of ed related hashtags created by Chiew Pang listed here
What's a Twitter chat?
A Twitter chat is an event that usually happens on a weekly basis at a predetermined time. Tweeps that follow a specific hashtag (or interest) meet on Twitter to discuss a particular topic or topics. Twitter chats are usually moderated by one or two Tweeps that actively post about a particular topic and generally last about an hour. Twitter chats may be easier to follow using a tool like TweetChat
Some popular educational chats include:
#mschat (middle school chat, Thurs at 8pm ET)
#njed (NJ educators interested in tech in education, Tues at 8:30 ET)
Create columns to keep track of your favorite hashtags and Twitter Chats. You can also use tools such as Hootsuite and Plume on your tablet or smart phone.
What about Do's and Dont's?? Follow the rules of etiquette for Twitter, also known as "Twittiquette."
Check out this article by Huffington Post's Katherine Goldstein and then let's talk about it.
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Becoming a Connected Educator Through Twitter:
WHY TWITTER??? Connect with others and take control of your Personal Professional Development
Create your account on www.twitter.com and follow 5 people just to get started (you can "unfollow" them later if you wish):
@jantechnj
@VernonTwpSD
@JackieTechCoach
@AngelaMaiers
@teachingwthsoul
What's a Hashtag? #
Hashtags are keywords or topics you're interested in. People include a hashtag in their tweets to reach more people. What are your interests? What hashtags will you follow?
The Cyberaryman has some suggestions for you.
There is also an index of ed related hashtags created by Chiew Pang listed here
What's a Twitter chat?
A Twitter chat is an event that usually happens on a weekly basis at a predetermined time. Tweeps that follow a specific hashtag (or interest) meet on Twitter to discuss a particular topic or topics. Twitter chats are usually moderated by one or two Tweeps that actively post about a particular topic and generally last about an hour. Twitter chats may be easier to follow using a tool like TweetChat
Some popular educational chats include:
#mschat (middle school chat, Thurs at 8pm ET)
#njed (NJ educators interested in tech in education, Tues at 8:30 ET)
#engchat (for english teachers, Mon at 7 pm ET)
For a complete schedule of educational chats, check out: this complete listing.
How do I keep track of all of these hashtags and Twitter Chats?
Tweetdeck!
Create columns to keep track of your favorite hashtags and Twitter Chats. You can also use tools such as Hootsuite and Plume on your tablet or smart phone.
What about Do's and Dont's?? Follow the rules of etiquette for Twitter, also known as "Twittiquette."
Check out this article by Huffington Post's Katherine Goldstein and then let's talk about it.
http://visual.ly/dos-and-donts-twitter-etiquette
https://twitter.com/VernonTwpSD